Let’s Drink to Retirement
Ron Frieson (Knoxville '81) toasted retirement, not with a glass of wine, but with an entire wine store--his own.
Do It Today
Many people say they want to travel when they retire. Globe-trotter Ginny Thigpen says, "Do it today."
Creating a New Career
Tish Lowe (Knoxville '75, '78) followed her true passion when she moved to Florence, Italy, in 2003 to study painting.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bluegrass
WDVX began broadcasting in 1997 from a trailer in a campground in Norris, Tennessee, about 18 miles northeast of Knoxville.
Education in the City
Sean Loftin didn't shake a Magic 8 Ball to be certain of the new direction his career was taking. "Without a doubt," he felt a different calling.
Woman Power
Three women made seven-figure gifts to help build, literally, UT's reputation as a powerhouse of intercollegiate athletics.
Davises Integral to UT Chattanooga
Bob and Etta Davis attended games in Chattanooga when "Scrappy" Moore was coach, and their love of sports persisted over the years.
Seventh Time’s the Charm
The basketball Lady Vols captured their seventh national title by beating Rutgers in the NCAA championship game on April 3.
Over the Top
The new Glocker Building is well on its way to a 2008 opening in Knoxville. This and more in the Summer 2007 installment of UTopics.
When in Rome . . .
If you visit the Vatican in Rome and then stop for a cappuccino nearby, you're likely to run into the Reverend Bernard O'Connor.
Meet the National Professor of the Year
Being national professor of the year is a momentous honor. But for Donna Boyd, the award has added significance.
Late Night, Now Daily
Gina Brown is in the Big Apple, where she happily works as the production coordinator for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Let’s Hear It for Heroes
In a recent Memphis Business Journal "Healthcare Heroes" competition, UTHSC walked away with the lion's share of the awards.
Volunteer for Good Health
Jack McConnell, a "retired" physician and healthcare activist, stays busy helping neighbors at home and abroad.
Open Wide, Say Ah
What happens in your mouth can affect your entire body. That's Dr. Waletha Wasson's message--to students and patients.
Stay
UT's enrolling its best students ever, research funding is on the rise, and alumni and friends are unusually generous in their support.
Jazz for Justice
In Northern Uganda, where children have long been traumatized by war, there is a group who call themselves "University of Tennessee girls."
FBI Has It All
He may not be able to tell you if the X-Files really exist, but Trey Halterman has a lot of stories from his years as an FBI special agent.
Down on the Border
Tracking a group of 200 illegal aliens in the remote Sonoran Desert is a typical day's work for U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Frazier.
Worth the Reward
Nan Schumaker's accomplishments include graduating from the FBI Academy, leading investigations, and contributing to a national championship.
Inside the CIA
T. J. Waters took a proactive approach to expressing his patriotism. He was selected by the C.I.A. to join the first post-9/11 spy class.
Wrong President, Wrong Time
Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.
What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.
